Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee - New 'n' Tasty

 PlayStation 4
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 383 Ratings

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  1. fandango89
    May 19, 2016
    5
    Really unimpressed with this game, especially after reading the good reviews. The world is interesting. Theres not much of a story at all, just him traveling a few places, but theres only a few cutscenes. The game has decent length. The problem is the game is set to a bunch of self contained short little levels that copy 3 different level templates from each area and utilizes the same 3-4Really unimpressed with this game, especially after reading the good reviews. The world is interesting. Theres not much of a story at all, just him traveling a few places, but theres only a few cutscenes. The game has decent length. The problem is the game is set to a bunch of self contained short little levels that copy 3 different level templates from each area and utilizes the same 3-4 mechanics of pulling levels, possessing, and throwing things. This makes the game feel broken up and repetitive. The two hugest problems really bring the score down. First is the lack of tutorial or game explaining anything. The game mentioned nothing about gamespeak or copying NPCs movements or how to do so, which took about 5 min to figure out looking online. Then there are parts where you can take control of bad guys, which is understood. But they never mention you can command these little dogs, and that you can order them to attack, something required to beat a part. For the game to have all these different and weird components it needs to explain them and not just expect someone to know something new for no reason.

    The worst part of all is the terrible finicky controls. For 2/3 of the jumping and platforming, you need to be in this invisible little trigger boxes to have the desired outcome. If you run and jump your guy just does this tiny this awkward jump forward, unless you are at the perfect spot under a ledge he'll jump up real high to grab it. Same with mines, if you are too close you'll jump way over to other mines, but if you in perfect spot he'll short skip. When jumping with rideable mount over ledges its the same thing. I died so many times because you have to get right under ledges in perfect spot, or by mines, and its all trial and error. A platforming game should not have such weird and horrible controls. Even ordering people around is annoying. You have to stand right on top of them when grabbing multiple people or it will talk to the guy you already got. The ending is dumb and makes no sense, unless you find all these secret levels and let guys loose, and they don't tell you how many you need to get good ending. In the end the lack of direction and some of the, if not the, worst platforming mechanics and controls i have ever seen bring this down.    … Expand
  2. noheartallsoul
    Aug 14, 2015
    6
    I want to love this game so badly, but too many flaws. After hours of playing jumping still feels imprecise and I'm never quite 100% sure when to press "x." Deactivating mines is always hit or miss and not often on the first try. The farting is just gross. While I enjoy challenging puzzles, some solutions are just too obtuse. If I pull a lever, I want to see what it did, not have to runI want to love this game so badly, but too many flaws. After hours of playing jumping still feels imprecise and I'm never quite 100% sure when to press "x." Deactivating mines is always hit or miss and not often on the first try. The farting is just gross. While I enjoy challenging puzzles, some solutions are just too obtuse. If I pull a lever, I want to see what it did, not have to run around the stage and guess. Also, I feel punished for constantly choosing the "wrong" path. Is there an option to go back and attempt 100% on areas? Who knows. The game isn't very clear on this and a lot of things. More frustration than fun.… Expand
  3. GreenMachineG
    Dec 9, 2015
    5
    I love the Oddworld series, and some of my fondest memories are of play-throughs of Munch's Oddysee and Stranger's Wrath, but I found myself not enjoying the platforming of New 'n' Tasty much at all. The world kept me interested as I love Oddworld, but the gameplay is so punishing and difficult that even when I played co-op with some of my best gamer friends we had trouble progressing atI love the Oddworld series, and some of my fondest memories are of play-throughs of Munch's Oddysee and Stranger's Wrath, but I found myself not enjoying the platforming of New 'n' Tasty much at all. The world kept me interested as I love Oddworld, but the gameplay is so punishing and difficult that even when I played co-op with some of my best gamer friends we had trouble progressing at all. For the grind-junky this game might be for you. The mechanics feel good, and the world is to die for in my opinion, but that didn't make up for the unnecessary difficulty. If you like Oddworld and Dark Souls, play this.

    5.5/10    … Expand
  4. Rox22
    Jan 28, 2015
    7
    Lovely to see a loyal remake done so well. Clearly allot of time and care was put into making sure it matched the original as much as possible. However, one main thing did jump out. I remember playing the original and loving it, but that was +15 years ago. Today, this type of play style feels simple and a bit dated. Don't get me wrong, I still like it, but it just really makes me realizeLovely to see a loyal remake done so well. Clearly allot of time and care was put into making sure it matched the original as much as possible. However, one main thing did jump out. I remember playing the original and loving it, but that was +15 years ago. Today, this type of play style feels simple and a bit dated. Don't get me wrong, I still like it, but it just really makes me realize that perhaps remake should innovate a bit more (the die hard fans will moan, but it's for the best.)

    Overall:
    Gripes aside it'S still allot of fun and a fond trip into nostalgia, even if dampered a bit.    … Expand
  5. kris2fur
    Aug 14, 2014
    5
    Great remake but this really is only a fraction of the old game.
    Where are all the damn secrets? Hidden levels? jumping through your own doves?
    It became rapidly clear the short falls of the game. Maybe everyone who is reviewing this doesn't remember the first game. You can throw rocks where ever, Yeah I don't know it lost a lot of the old challenging and frustrating oddworld that made    Great remake but this really is only a fraction of the old game.
    Where are all the damn secrets? Hidden levels? jumping through your own doves?
    It became rapidly clear the short falls of the game.
    Maybe everyone who is reviewing this doesn't remember the first game.
    You can throw rocks where ever, Yeah I don't know it lost a lot of the old challenging and frustrating oddworld that made abe such a challenge in the first place. The hardest part of the old game still in this is disarming the mines but that's it. In exodus I got so good I used to be able to disarm them on the short beep, now I can't disarm one to save my life I think there's an issue.
    The strange thing is everyone was so angry at the MGS ground zeroes for being a two hour game at the cost of thirty dollars, this takes 2 hours minimium to finish don't believe me look at the leader boards, the game atm in Aus is thirty dollars.
    Just take into account I was a massive fan of almost the entire series. Don't get me wrong if you in the hankering for some muddokon pops this is the treat for you, because there will only be scrab cakes after that.
    I don't get it.    … Expand
  6. alexmanea
    Apr 16, 2015
    5
    This game is very, but very bad! I got this for free from PS+ and I am very happy that I didn't spend money on it. I'm giving it such a big rating because of it's beautiful visuals and because that at some points I enjoyed it, but only for brief moments. The story was poor and the controls were horrible. At some points I really felt frustrated because the character kept sliding more thanThis game is very, but very bad! I got this for free from PS+ and I am very happy that I didn't spend money on it. I'm giving it such a big rating because of it's beautiful visuals and because that at some points I enjoyed it, but only for brief moments. The story was poor and the controls were horrible. At some points I really felt frustrated because the character kept sliding more than it should and would die...over and over again. In my opinion, this game is very boring and frustrating and it isn't worth the price.… Expand
  7. redmandana
    Apr 10, 2015
    7
    I only have a few things to say about this game and it's alright, the original game is way better and that's just in my opinion, they changed a lot of the controls which makes it a little bit harder to make the exact jumps ect. I mean it's kind of cool , it would have been way happier if they brought the original game back to the PlayStation 4 I don't know why they had to make a new andI only have a few things to say about this game and it's alright, the original game is way better and that's just in my opinion, they changed a lot of the controls which makes it a little bit harder to make the exact jumps ect. I mean it's kind of cool , it would have been way happier if they brought the original game back to the PlayStation 4 I don't know why they had to make a new and tasty but, it is a real cool thing I don't want to give it a low score because I love all the oddworld in general I love how weird and fun and cooky it is. but at the end of the day the original game is way better.… Expand
  8. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Mar 16, 2015
    6
    I remember fondly the first release of Abes adventure, and seeing as it was free on PS+, felt inclined to relive the adventure.

    While the 3D graphic update is impressive, I didn't love playing it through again as much as I'd expected to. I can boot up a SNES and play Mario (greatest platform game ever) and even with its 8bit graphics, it rocks as a game. Oddworld doesn't. It's still    I remember fondly the first release of Abes adventure, and seeing as it was free on PS+, felt inclined to relive the adventure.

    While the 3D graphic update is impressive, I didn't love playing it through again as much as I'd expected to. I can boot up a SNES and play Mario (greatest platform game ever) and even with its 8bit graphics, it rocks as a game. Oddworld doesn't. It's still funny and clever, it's still fun with good game mechanics, but I can't give this more than a 6. People rating this 0 or 10 have probably not played many other games on PS4    … Expand
  9. tsakiym
    May 11, 2015
    7
    Really really good remake. It brings me so many memories.

    I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters.
  10. jquincy
    Oct 11, 2015
    7
    The Oddworld franchise, at least the first two that starred Abe, are some of my most favorite games of all time. Back in the day I found them to be as moving and beautiful (not to mention really smart, entertaining, and challenging) as any game I'd ever played up to that point. For the most part, my views haven't really changed, except for the part about me thinking the original first twoThe Oddworld franchise, at least the first two that starred Abe, are some of my most favorite games of all time. Back in the day I found them to be as moving and beautiful (not to mention really smart, entertaining, and challenging) as any game I'd ever played up to that point. For the most part, my views haven't really changed, except for the part about me thinking the original first two are beautiful. They still are, but they have to be remembered in the context of what all video games looked like 15 to 20 years ago. With this in mind, one can probably imagine how excited I was to find out they were recreating at least the first one with up-to-date graphics. I will say that this is still a fantastic game, and I really appreciate that they've even added to it a little bit. I also hope they keep remaking these. For all the negatives I'm about to throw down, I'd still buy an updated Abe's Exoddus.

    When I first started playing New N' Tasty, almost immediately I noticed something was different. For all that they added, they seemed to take quite a bit away from it as well, which changes the soul of the game in a subtle and not-always-appreciated way. Maybe it's the fact that they've gone somewhat away from its 2D sideview to give it slightly more visual depth and perspective (which I don't particularly care for). Maybe it's that the controller layout is somewhat different for this iteration (which I also don't really like). But one thing that REALLY stands out right away is that while the graphics are many, many times better than the original, the sound effects are substantially lacking compared to 17 years ago(!?!). The deep, almost didgeridoo-like sound underneath Abe's chanting is quite a bit less noticeable. The machine guns carried by the sligs sound like little cap guns now, where as in the original they had some beef to their pops (also, I don't think you can shoot across open chasms from a distant catwalk to one in the foreground anymore, which is a huge bummer because I always enjoyed picking off sligs up close). Basically, I was hoping this would be just a visually updated version of the original, but sadly, it is not (at least not enough to my liking).

    The strength of my grade for this game is based on my love of the original. I can't say this New N' Tasty really succeeded in giving me the warm fuzzies. It came close though.    … Expand
  11. drlowdon
    May 23, 2021
    6
    When Abe, a slave at a meat processing factory, discovers that the bosses are about to start serving up his entire race as their next product, he decides to escape whilst taking as many of his fellow Mudokons with him as possible.

    Abe’s Odyssey quickly became a cult favourite back in the days of the PlayStation one, and this ground up remake retains the charm that made it such a    When Abe, a slave at a meat processing factory, discovers that the bosses are about to start serving up his entire race as their next product, he decides to escape whilst taking as many of his fellow Mudokons with him as possible.

    Abe’s Odyssey quickly became a cult favourite back in the days of the PlayStation one, and this ground up remake retains the charm that made it such a favourite whilst bringing the graphics bang up to date. Unfortunately, it also retains the imprecise controls and trial and error gameplay that was frustrating enough even back in the 90’s, and as such it’s hard to recommend this to anyone but fans of the original.    … Expand
  12. SenshudoTV
    Mar 27, 2015
    5
    Oddworld: New 'N Tasty could have been the perfect reintroduction to the Oddworld franchise. The game design is perfect, fresh whilst retaining everything that made the original such a timeless classic; the graphics, sound design and narration are all beautifully well done, but it is sadly all let down dramatically by control issues that make the game near-unplayable. As much as I wantedOddworld: New 'N Tasty could have been the perfect reintroduction to the Oddworld franchise. The game design is perfect, fresh whilst retaining everything that made the original such a timeless classic; the graphics, sound design and narration are all beautifully well done, but it is sadly all let down dramatically by control issues that make the game near-unplayable. As much as I wanted to love New 'N Tasty, I can't help but recommend the PS1 Classic version of PS3 or PSVita over it.… Expand
  13. K5000i
    Jul 29, 2016
    6
    this was 1 of the 1st games i got with my ps1 & its not realy changed much but a new coat of paint here & there ,., if your a fan of "flashback" & "anotherworld " on the snes you'll like this
  14. Nel
    Jul 6, 2017
    5
    I didn't like the the first game, and this game was no different. The controls are fine, but the store is poor. The game is a platforming game, and can get frustrating at times.
  15. nik_balani
    Apr 7, 2019
    7
    I never played the original but enjoyed this game. Good graphics and interesting story and cutscenes. However felt the jumping and physics of the game were very challenging making it frustrating. Also it was only until halfway through the game that I realised how to actually save the creatures, and by then half had been lost.
  16. B-Bog
    May 13, 2020
    5
    I like the general idea, design, and vibe of the game and the puzzles, but dude, WTF ARE THESE CONTROLS? This is some of the clunkiest and laggiest sh*t I have ever seen. Some of the stuff the game throws at you would be hard enough with decent controls, but with this BS? Forget about it. You have to press the button half a second BEFORE you want to jump, crouch etc. I can't even countI like the general idea, design, and vibe of the game and the puzzles, but dude, WTF ARE THESE CONTROLS? This is some of the clunkiest and laggiest sh*t I have ever seen. Some of the stuff the game throws at you would be hard enough with decent controls, but with this BS? Forget about it. You have to press the button half a second BEFORE you want to jump, crouch etc. I can't even count the deaths I have amassed because of the unresponsive controls. It just boggles my mind how a game with such a big focus on platforming can have such terrible controls.… Expand
  17. Juba88
    Apr 5, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oddworld New n Tasty is fair remake of a PS1 classic. The graphics are crisp, but the control scheme is let down. This issue raises to its peak during the final level where you are faces with a challenge where you require pin point accurate movements, and find inconsistencies are all over the place. The game eventually shows that the control input is probably the biggest challenge of the game, and not the puzzles so much.… Expand
  18. Manuel93
    Apr 13, 2021
    7
    Questo gioco, remake di una vera e propria pietra miliare nel campo dei videogiochi, uscito negli anni '90 per PS1, è sembra ombra di dubbio un prodotto riuscito, realizzato con cuore e passione. La grafica è semplicemente sublime, ogni livello e sfondo è stato riprodotto in modo certosino in ogni suo dettaglio e particolarità. Tuttavia, come accade quasi ad ogni remake, anche a questoQuesto gioco, remake di una vera e propria pietra miliare nel campo dei videogiochi, uscito negli anni '90 per PS1, è sembra ombra di dubbio un prodotto riuscito, realizzato con cuore e passione. La grafica è semplicemente sublime, ogni livello e sfondo è stato riprodotto in modo certosino in ogni suo dettaglio e particolarità. Tuttavia, come accade quasi ad ogni remake, anche a questo gioco manca quella magia che ancora oggi caratterizza il capitolo da cui prende spunto, difettando quell'atmosfera cupa, spenta e grottesca che fu l'emblema del primo Oddworld, in favore di uno stile eccessivamente "cartoonesco", fuori luogo per i temi trattati nel gioco. Decisamente positivo è l'introduzione di un sistema di salvataggio rapido (il cd. QuickSave) e la possibilità di chiamare simultaneamente tutti i i Mudokon in una sola volta, anche se il gioco finisce per essere, forse, molto meno frustrante e difficile rispetto al capitolo originale. Da ultimo, ma non ultimo di importanza, questo remake è fin troppo identico a Oddysee, d'accordo che si tratta di un remake e quindi non possono operarsi modificazioni sostanziali, ma questo non impedisce che si possa, anzi si debba effettuare qualche piccolo cambiamento, anche solo formale, in modo da rendere questo gioco, un nuovo gioco anche per chi, come me, neofita non è più da troppi anni, come ad esempio l'ubicazione delle aree segrete; l'allungamento di certi livelli, come le Linee di Monsaic, Paramonia e Scrabania, così da rendere maggiormente l'idea di un lungo viaggio, duro e faticoso, altrimenti che senso avrebbe spendere soldi per acquistare una copia dell'originale, decisamente meno magico rispetto a quest'ultimo? Solo per la grafica? Ma fu proprio quella grafica a rendere Abe's Oddysee unico nel suo genere. Queste mancanze, dunque, rendono il gioco fin troppo veloce e troppo poco longevo per chi, come me, conosce Oddysee come le proprie tasche, potendosi gustare nuovamente Abe, per sole, al massimo, 3 ore.… Expand

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 22, 2014
    90
    It’s been a long time since any game offered me such an engaging challenge and rewarded with so much satisfaction. [10/2014, p.62]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Sep 19, 2014
    85
    Just as delicious as we remember it, but now cut much thicker and slathered with gorgeous graphical garnish. Bon appetit. [October 2014, p74]
  3. games(TM)
    Sep 8, 2014
    90
    New ‘N’ Tasty is exactly what it claims to be: a new experience still instantly familiar to anyone that played the original, and vital playing for those that didn’t. Oddworld was a defining presence on the Playstation, and New ‘N’ Tasty will remain a defining experience on the new generation of consoles, too. It’s a pleasure to see a remaster done so well.
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